Sunday, April 28, 2024
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 16.6 million adults above the age of 18 and 697,000 adolescents met criteria for diagnosis with an alcohol use disorder in 2013. Alcoholism can cause many serious physical health problems, and it may also cause depression and other mental […]
Self-testing kits are a wonderful way that you can test for a variety of health conditions and risk factors. They can give you greater insight and knowledge into your own body. You can then use this information to adjust your habits and lifestyle to reduce your risk for developing certain […]
Corn is one of the healthiest foods in the world and it comes from Central Americas. Corn with the height of 7-10 feet can grow quickly under well-drained soil with a lot of sunlight and enough fertile. This food also has a lot of colors and kinds or corn such […]
Venous disorders are common nowadays, and they can affect both men and women. As you are growing old, these problems tend to worsen. The statistics show that these diseases are affecting one out of three women and one out of five men. However, besides the visible, unaesthetic signs, such […]
Does erectile dysfunction pose a risk to heart health? This is a question that has been posed through the years with varying answers. In most cases, erectile dysfunction occurrence is commonly an indicator that heart disease is not far behind. As severity of erectile dysfunction grows, so does cardiovascular risk […]
Aging can be a daunting prospect both for elders and for their children, especially when medical conditions or signs of dementia appear. The first course of action should be to talk—encourage your parent or loved one to open up about what it is they really want. At first, they may […]
If you recently found head lice in the family, be assured you’re just one of the 6-12 million worldwide who get head lice every year. It’s a common parasite usually found on school age children between the ages of 3 and 11, and getting lice does not mean the person […]
A runner's foot is always pounding. Do you have any idea about the fact that while running, your feet hit the floor with an effect of average 2-3 times of the entire body weight of the runner? According to the APMA or the American Podiatric Medical Association, a jogger with […]
Menopause for women is such a defining time for many women. The fluctuations in the reproductive hormones during this transition time to infertility can actually cause a lasting effect on an individual's life and even on their relationships. For many women, taking menopause supplements and treatments often alleviates majority of […]
It may seem odd to a non-smoker that despite the obvious negative health effects, tobacco is still responsible for more preventable deaths than any other source in the United States. Why do people smoke when they know it’s bad for them? Most people begin smoking after succumbing to peer pressure, […]
The Toll of Mental Illness According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are approximately 43 million adults in the United States that have a mental illness. Mental illness can cause a huge burden on individuals with these disorders, as well as family and the community at large. Mental […]
You've probably read every magazine which has acne-free skin solutions, listened to all infomercials and definitely spent loads of cash just to have a beautiful skin. They've all failed and you are at crossroads! The recurrent breakouts are causing you depression and you desperately need a permanent solution. You need […]